accordingly in society? I too am Athiest and have common sense to know evolution is the mysteries answer, but isnt religion just a set of rules of how people can live with respect for one another?
~Non Ignorant Realist~
2006-07-20 12:42:03 · 19 answers · asked by ok o 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are truly a great person by your question and comments. I have morals regardless of religion period. There are bad and evil people who label themselves behind religion just like an atheist that are really evil people who label themselves an atheist or whatever floats the boat! I respect others if they respect mines! I don't go around converting anyone unless they ask me about my beliefs. I wish people wouldn't get paranoid because of Who I'm am and what my beliefs to think I want them to join!
Shalom
2006-07-20 13:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being an Athiest and being the opposite of the general statement you've made about Athiests proves that you are just as bad as the Athiests and Christians that generalize society. Religion is more than a set of rules. If it wasn't, you wouldn't be an Athiest. Religion is the belief in a Higher and Greater Being or Lack Thereof. You're not ignorant, but you are misguided.
2006-07-20 12:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ananke402 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So I take it you are an Athiest, you may have a point about a set of rules pertains to religions. However everyone lives their lifes with their own belifes, which later they end up changing religions anyway. Do you believe in anything? usually athiest at least believe in some sort of creator. I say live and let live. Religion is not a main reason to respect one another, Have you tried attending service? Did you grow up in a religiouse home? it sounds to me that you have quite a bit to discover about yourself. I say treat others as you would like to get treated, respect others how you would like to get respected. Perhaps an all might exists or not, I guess we will not find out till after were are gone. Good luck
2006-07-20 12:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by zermenoj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not necessary an Atheist but I think the Christians are having a knee jerk reaction to some fun questions such as the ones I post here. In stead of getting upset why don't they just have fun with it. Oh and by the way I also posted a fun question to the pagans too. So you can forget about I only pick on Christians, I am a quail opportunity offender.
2006-07-20 12:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by Doug B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, religious people are not the only ones with morals. That's a myth perpetuated by that portion of religious people who like feeling superior to nontheists. The vast majority of us consider it of the highest importance to try to be good people: to contribute to our communities; be good friends, parents, and neighbors; and treat our fellow human beings with the respect they deserve.
Second, it isn't the "Love thy neighbor" aspects of religion that most nontheists object to. It's the condemning of anyone who doesn't blindly believe whatever we're told to believe just because we're told it's God's will. It's the refusal to acknowledge that "it is because the Bible says it is" is not a good enough reason; in fact, it's no reason at all.
I respect those Christians and other religious people who have enough presence of mind to remember that their way is not the only way. Some even have the courage to admit that their way isn't perfect and are open to reasonable, fair ways of making it better.
2006-07-20 12:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not against Christianity or any other sort of organized religion. However, attempting to cram religious beliefs down my throat will probably stir something up inside me.
Also, a Non Ignorant.
2006-07-20 12:50:03 · answer #6 · answered by bitto luv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably find, when you talk to other atheists, that they are not 'against' Christianity. Most atheists have a great respect for mono- and polytheistic beliefs and their adherants. It is usually the Christian need to 'save' everyone's soul and, in doing so, the world, that irritate atheists. For most Christians the Bible is, essentlialy, the God-issued rulebook for the game of life.
2006-07-20 12:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by tankboy444 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most atheists I’ve met here are open to me (I’m pagan.)
And I understand their thought process. The religion you speak of, Christianity, has many of it’s “followers” here preaching, & condemning, and trying to “save” others.
I think religion is supposed to be a ground rule as to have respect for others, but most of the religious people here missed the boat in that one.
2006-07-20 12:50:53 · answer #8 · answered by s_an_dubois 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an athiest and I'm not against religious people. I agree with you. What I don't understand is that sometimes some religious people have to tell non-religious people they're going to hell if they don't believe in god. That's just a load of crap.
2006-07-20 12:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by Katelyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely right! Let everyone believe whatever makes them happy. If religious people need god to be good then by all means let them believe. Although I do hate it when Christians tell me I am a bad person just because I don't believe in god. Live and let live.
I am an Atheist also.
2006-07-20 12:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋